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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.87, 1,642.92 and 402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.87, 1,642.92 and 402.24 is: 603.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.87 : 1,642.92 = 402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.87/1,642.92 = 402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.87x = 1,642.92 × 402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.87x = 660,848.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,848.14/1,095.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.04

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